Dear forum community,
Our floor plan is basically complete, but we’re still struggling with the layout of the bathroom fixtures. The room dimensions are essentially final and we would prefer not to change them. In theory, some adjustments could still be made, but since that would disrupt the entire floor plan concept, we want to avoid it. The window sizes should also remain as they are if possible, and ideally the placement should stay the same. The larger window on the right could be shifted slightly left or right without any problem, but the smaller window has to stay exactly where it is (it could only be removed entirely if absolutely necessary). This is due to the exterior appearance.
Unfortunately, I don’t have an up-to-date plan from our engineer (the latest window changes still need to be incorporated), so I recreated the bathroom layout myself. This is the current state of the design:
If you need any additional measurements, please let me know.
Overall, we don’t find the arrangement bad, but it’s not yet completely satisfying. The bathroom is fairly large (13.51 m² (145 sq ft)), but there is still no space for a small bathroom cabinet for things like towels. I placed a small cabinet next to the washbasin in the draft, but it will probably be too tight (since light switches and other controls also have to fit somewhere). Do you have any suggestions for improvement or alternative ideas?
The first draft from our planner had the following fixture layout:
We were not happy with this. We like T- and L-shaped solutions in general, but it also has to work with the space. In our case, it didn’t. Above all, having the toilet right next to the door was a no-go for us.
Our requirements definitely include a large shower (does not have to be open, so a glass partition or similar is welcome) with minimum dimensions of 1.20 x 1.20 m (4 x 4 ft) or a rectangular shape with at least 1.00 x 1.40 m (3.3 x 4.6 ft), as well as a double washbasin (preferably 160 cm (63 inches) wide). The toilet should ideally be somewhat hidden, but this is not mandatory. The shape of the bathtub does not matter (it does not have to be a hexagonal tub).
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Lanini
Our floor plan is basically complete, but we’re still struggling with the layout of the bathroom fixtures. The room dimensions are essentially final and we would prefer not to change them. In theory, some adjustments could still be made, but since that would disrupt the entire floor plan concept, we want to avoid it. The window sizes should also remain as they are if possible, and ideally the placement should stay the same. The larger window on the right could be shifted slightly left or right without any problem, but the smaller window has to stay exactly where it is (it could only be removed entirely if absolutely necessary). This is due to the exterior appearance.
Unfortunately, I don’t have an up-to-date plan from our engineer (the latest window changes still need to be incorporated), so I recreated the bathroom layout myself. This is the current state of the design:
If you need any additional measurements, please let me know.
Overall, we don’t find the arrangement bad, but it’s not yet completely satisfying. The bathroom is fairly large (13.51 m² (145 sq ft)), but there is still no space for a small bathroom cabinet for things like towels. I placed a small cabinet next to the washbasin in the draft, but it will probably be too tight (since light switches and other controls also have to fit somewhere). Do you have any suggestions for improvement or alternative ideas?
The first draft from our planner had the following fixture layout:
We were not happy with this. We like T- and L-shaped solutions in general, but it also has to work with the space. In our case, it didn’t. Above all, having the toilet right next to the door was a no-go for us.
Our requirements definitely include a large shower (does not have to be open, so a glass partition or similar is welcome) with minimum dimensions of 1.20 x 1.20 m (4 x 4 ft) or a rectangular shape with at least 1.00 x 1.40 m (3.3 x 4.6 ft), as well as a double washbasin (preferably 160 cm (63 inches) wide). The toilet should ideally be somewhat hidden, but this is not mandatory. The shape of the bathtub does not matter (it does not have to be a hexagonal tub).
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Lanini
Does the door lead down the stairs or is there a parapet there?
Maybe move the door away from the corner, and then...
...in the above design, remove the small window and swap the bathtub with the washbasin. Place the washbasin on the short side or to the left of the window.
Best regards
Maybe move the door away from the corner, and then...
...in the above design, remove the small window and swap the bathtub with the washbasin. Place the washbasin on the short side or to the left of the window.
Best regards
Thank you for your reply.
Next to the door by the staircase, there is a railing. The stairs go down on the other side.
We had also considered your suggestion before, but we weren’t completely satisfied with it. We have thought a lot about it ourselves, and we like the layout shown above best, although this arrangement still doesn’t fully meet our needs (there’s no space for a narrow bathroom cabinet for towels, etc.). It’s really difficult. That’s why I started this thread—maybe someone has a brilliant idea we haven’t thought of yet?
Next to the door by the staircase, there is a railing. The stairs go down on the other side.
We had also considered your suggestion before, but we weren’t completely satisfied with it. We have thought a lot about it ourselves, and we like the layout shown above best, although this arrangement still doesn’t fully meet our needs (there’s no space for a narrow bathroom cabinet for towels, etc.). It’s really difficult. That’s why I started this thread—maybe someone has a brilliant idea we haven’t thought of yet?
I would also move the door to the right according to the plan; this creates enough space behind the door for a cabinet. Then you can also consider @RobsonMKK’s suggestion—if the window is not floor-to-ceiling, you can create some space at the bottom right of the bathtub with cabinets reaching up to the bathtub’s top edge. This would also be a nice spot to place a plant in front of the window.
Thanks to both of you! The window is not floor-to-ceiling but has a sill height of 94.5 cm (37 inches) above the finished floor surface. Placing a cabinet at the height of the bathtub edge there is definitely a good idea, thank you! I think that’s probably how we will proceed.
We are still considering whether to move the door; that could be another option. As it is now, the door placement creates a nice symmetry in the upstairs hallway because all doors are aligned parallel to each other. That is somewhat "important" to my husband, and he only wants to give up this symmetry if there is a significant advantage. Men, right?
Do you find the layout of the bathroom fixtures acceptable, or would anything about it bother you significantly?
We are still considering whether to move the door; that could be another option. As it is now, the door placement creates a nice symmetry in the upstairs hallway because all doors are aligned parallel to each other. That is somewhat "important" to my husband, and he only wants to give up this symmetry if there is a significant advantage. Men, right?
Do you find the layout of the bathroom fixtures acceptable, or would anything about it bother you significantly?
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